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Hansa-Brandenburg B.I

Military
Hansa-Brandenburg B.I

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An early German reconnaissance aircraft with unusual six-engine configuration, the B.I featured two-crew design in an 8.5-meter fuselage. Despite multiple engines, it achieved only 125 km/h, reflecting the primitive nature of multi-engine design. The 300-kilometer range suited tactical reconnaissance missions.

Specifications

Role
Reconnaissance aircraft
Origin
Germany
Crew
2
Engines
6
First flight
1914
Length
8.5 m
Wingspan
13.1 m
Max speed
125 km/h
Range
300 km